Report Details

Quite a few (58) people on the beach, despite the overcast, windy weather. Fifteen people were walking 8 dogs, 5 off-leash, 3 on.One decomposing California sea lion carcass on the sand at the Nye Beach turnaround. Don't know how long it has been there.Saw 2 dead Cassin's auklets. There were probably more, but I was away from the swash line, which was high up the beach, for most of my walk.

Conditions

Temperature: 54 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Moderate. Wind Direction: SW. Tide Level: 2.4 feet.

Human Activities

Number of people: 58. Number of dogs: 8. Walking or running: 36. Playing in surf: 3. Other Activities: Dog walking 15; standing 4.

Vehicles

Cars/trucks parking: 21.

Beached Birds

Total dead birds: 2. Cassin's auklet 2

Stranded Marine Mammals

Total stranded mammals: 1. 1 California sea lion, highly decomposed, at Nye Beach turnaround

Driftline Content

Seaweeds and seagrass, Land-based debris (picnics, etc.), Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.), Wood pieces.

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January 27, 2024

Very few people on the beach due to blustery conditions.

Julie Parker

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December 9, 2023

Eight total lures were seen, all of them glittery with an orangish hue.

Andy Warrick

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December 9, 2023

Sea lion corpse, seven dead birds, the rubber fishing lures, much fishing rope, decomposed jellies, and copious amounts of marine and land debris were all notable observations.

Andy Warrick

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October 23, 2023

Took photos of all dead birds, as well as live birds/jellyfish, and some trash and sky

Warrick

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October 12, 2023

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June 3, 2019

Just a usual day on the beach, nothing noticible as far as errousoin.

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April 29, 2018

Everything was normal on the beach.

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April 8, 2018

Nothing out of place.

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